King Power Stadium | Leicester City FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL Telephone: 0344 815 6000 Ticket Office: 0344 815 5000 Pitch Size: 110 x 76 yards Pitch Type: Grass Home Kit: Blue and White Away Kit: All Red East and Kop South Stands West Stand WHAT IS THE KING POWER STADIUM LIKE? In August 2002 the club moved into its new home, only a stone's throw away from their old Filbert Street ground . Then called the Walkers Stadium, it was renamed the King Power Stadium in 2011, under a sponsorship deal. However some of the home fans refer to it as 'Filbert Way.' The stadium is completely enclosed with all corners being filled with seating. The sides are of a good size, built in the same style and height. The Upton Steel West Stand though on one side of the pitch does contain a row of executive boxes. The team dug outs are also located at the front of this stand.

Running around three sides of the stadium, just below the roof, is a transparent perspex strip, which allows more light and facilitates pitch growth. There are also two large video screens located in opposite corners of the stadium. Like most new stadiums, the King Power Stadium is functional but lacks character. I don't know whether I'm starting to suffer from 'new stadium fatigue' having visited so many in the last few years, but to me it seemed somewhat bland looking both inside and out. Unusually the public address system is also broadcast on the speakers around the outside of the stadium. The King Power Stadium does have one redeeming feature - atmosphere. The acoustics are very good and both sets of supporters can really make some noise, making for an enjoyable visit. WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR VISITING SUPPORTERS? Away supporters are housed in the North East corner of the stadium, where just over 3,000 fans can be accommodated. The view of the playing action is good (although you are set well back from the pitch) as well as the facilities available. The concourse is comfortable with television screens showing the game going on within the stadium. My only slight grumble was that the gents toilets are poorly designed.

They have a narrow 'zig zag corridor' of an entrance which hindered people coming in or out and didn't help the major traffic flow at half time! On the positive side though, the atmosphere within the stadium was good, with the home fans singing on both sides of the away section. The atmosphere is further boosted by a huge bare chested drummer, who is located at the back of the home section, immediately to the left of the away fans. The stewarding was also pretty relaxed. The teams come out to the Post Horn Gallop tune, reminiscent of fox hunting! (Leicester are nicknamed the Foxes). Paul Groombridge a visiting Gillingham fan adds; 'From the far upper seats of the away section, the view was pretty good, though from there, you'd probably complain of being too far away from the action (I thought it was okay). One good thing about being at the top of the away section - you can use the plastic transparent panels as pretty good drums when singing!'.

Food on offer inside includes; Double Cheeseburgers (£5.50), Cheeseburgers (£4), Hot Dogs (£4), Chicken Pies (£3.80), Steak and Kidney Pies (£3.80) and Cheese and Onion Pasties £3.80). I have received a number of reports of away fans being treated somewhat heavily handed by the local constabulary around the stadium and of some even being 'frog marched' from the railway station to the ground. Although these measures may be deemed necessary, in order to prevent violent disorder, is doesn't do much for the overall away day experience at Leicester. Stuart Bible informs me; 'Just to confirm that the Police presence at Leicester Station is completely over the top. As a visiting QPR fan recently we were 'guided' to the Hind Pub & promptly asked to drink up at 2pm. All 25 of us were then escorted by 38 Police (I counted them) a Dog & 3 Police vans. Of the 25 were 3 children under 10! They should save their heavy handedness for the day that there might be a real threat of trouble'.

PUBS FOR AWAY FANS Andy Jobson a visiting Southampton fan informs me; 'Probably the best bet for away fans is the Counting House pub on Freemens Common Road. It has a good mix of both sets of supporters, with all the normal facilities on offer'. Beaumont Fox adds; 'This pub is located just off the Aylestone Road, behind the Local Hero pub (home fans only) and next to Morrisons Supermarket. It does though exclude away supporters when the game is deemed to be a 'high profile' one'. John Ellis adds; 'Away fans are welcomed at the Huntsman pub on Narborough Road (next to Iceland supermarket) about a 15 minute walk away from the King Power Stadium. It shows BT televised sports and offers car parking at a cost of £5.' David Moore informs me; 'If away fans fancy a quiet drink in a CAMRA Good Beer Guide listed pub then the Swan & Rushes (on Infirmary Square, near the Royal Infirmary) always has excellent guest ales on'.

For those arriving by train, then as you come out of the main entrance turn left and cross to the other side and there you will find 'The Hind' which is rather a basic pub, but does have real ales. A better bet may be the Wetherspoons pub called the 'Last Plantagenet'. If you turn right out of the station and cross the road and turn left into Granby Street, then this pub is down on the left. Also in the city centre which is around a 15-20 minute walk away from the King Power Stadium is the Kings Head and Broood@VinQuatre Bar, both located on King Street. The latter is a new modern bar with seven real ales on tap (see advert below). Most of the pubs near to the stadium, are as you would expect for home fans only. In particular 'The F Bar' should be avoided by visiting supporters. Plus the 'Symphony Rooms' located just over the road from the away end, is another home fans bar. Otherwise alcohol is available inside the stadium, however this can be a bit of a 'hit and miss affair' depending on which team you support.

Richard Aquilina a visiting Bristol Rovers fan explains; 'Certainly alcohol wasn't available in the away end on our visit. The pumps were covered with black bags and the signs were covered with cardboard! When I enquired further it appears that alcohol is not sold for high profile games. By high profile I think they mean more than a few hundred fans as there obviously isn't any history between Leicester and Rovers as this is the first time we met at this level'. If you are lucky enough that alcohol is available then it is in the form of; Singha Lager (£3.40 bottle), IPA Bitter (£3.90 pint) and Stowford Press Cider (£3.80 can). Broood@VinQuatre - 24 King Street The Broood@VinQuatre is a real ale pub with 7 ever changing hand pumps, which also serves San Miguel, Brooklyn, Poretti, Guinness and Aspells, as well as wines and spirits. Family friendly and with BT Sports. Pre-match food are chicken wings and long hot dogs ready in minutes and great to eat on the way to the stadium.

Only a five minute walk from Leicester Railway Station and only a 15 minute stroll to/from the King Power Stadium. From Leicester Railway Station main entrance, cross the road in front at the lights and bear left. Follow the road around to the right and on passing a church on your right continue along the pathway going upwards. At the very end of the path turn right onto another wider pathway called New Walk. Continue along New Walk down hill for 400 metres. The Broood Bar is at the end of New Walk on the left. Address: 24 King Street, Leicester, LE1 6RL ( Location Map ) Telephone: 0116 254 4228 Website: LEICESTER HOTELS - BOOK YOURS AND HELP SUPPORT THIS WEBSITE If you require hotel accommodation in Leicester then first try a hotel booking service provided by Booking.com . They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. Yes this site will earn a small commission if you book through them, but it will help towards the running costs of keeping this Guide going.

Access their Leicester Hotels pages. Remember that you can use the above link or panel below to book any other hotels that you may need for business or leisure, at home or abroad. DIRECTIONS AND CAR PARKING Leave the M1 at Junction 21, or if coming from the Midlands, follow the M69 until the end of the motorway (which meets the M1 at Junction 21). Take the A5460 towards Leicester city centre. Continue on this road, until you go under a railway bridge. Carry on for another 200 yards and turn right at the traffic lights into Upperton Road (sign posted Royal Infirmary) and then right again into Filbert Street for the stadium. Allow yourself a little extra time to get to the ground as traffic does tend to get quite congested near the stadium. Recently a number of 'Residents Only Parking' schemes have been implemented on streets off the A5460 Narborough Road and Upperton Road, near to the ground, which means that street parking now has to be found further away from the stadium.

You can park on side streets off Narborough Road but located further back in the direction of the outskirts of Leicester that you will have travelled through, (if approaching from J21 of the M1) but this may then mean a 20+ minute walk to the King Power Stadium. Alternatively you can park at Leicester Rugby Club (£3) which is a ten minute walk away from the stadium. Dan Willatt a visiting Nottingham Forest fan advises; 'The Police close a number of roads around the stadium for up to 40 minutes after the final whistle to allow fans to disperse. We parked at a car park located in Filbert Street, but in the end in took us well over an hour in queueing traffic to get away from the ground. It may be best to consider parking further away from the stadium if you want a quick exit.' This official car park in Filbert Street has to be pre-booked with the Club and costs £15 per car. Post Code for Sat Nav: LE2 7FL BY TRAIN Leicester Railway Station is located in the City Centre, around 1.5 miles away and is walkable from the King Power Stadium. This should take you around 25-30 minutes.

Please note that there is normally a heavy Police presence around the station. A walking route to the stadium is signposted from across the road from the station. Come out of the station entrance and cross the road in front of you. Turn left and then go right along a pathway that runs beside and looks down on the Waterloo Way ring road. Continue straight along this pathway for around half a mile and you will reach a small park on your right (Nelson Mandela Park). You will clearly see behind it 'Welford Road' the impressive looking home of Leicester Tigers Rugby Club and diagonally beyond the ground you should be able to make out the steelwork above the top of the stands of the King Power Stadium. Either walk around the park on your right or walk through it and on reaching the main road on the other side, cross over at the pedestrian crossing and with the rugby ground immediately in front of you turn left. Walk past the rugby ground on your right and continue straight along this road, then taking a right turn into Almond Road. Pass the Counting House pub on your left and at the T-junction turn left into Aylestone Road.

Take the next right into Raw Dykes Road and you will reach the King Power Stadium and away supporters entrances in front of you. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. Visit the website below to see how much you can save on the price of your tickets: TICKET PRICES Like a number a clubs Leicester categorise matches (A & B) whereby the more popular league matches cost more to watch. Category A price ranges are shown below with Category B prices in brackets. For some cup games then prices may be reduced further on those quoted below.

Home Fans Adults: £30 (B £26) to £50 (B £48) Over 65's/Under 22's: £29 (B £24) to £44 (B £42) Under 18's: £24 (B £20) to £34 (B £33) Under 12's: £7 (B £6) to £15 (B £15) Under 10's: £5 (B Free) to £12 (B £12) Away Fans are housed in the North East Corner As per an agreement with all Premier League Clubs, away fans will be charged a maximum price of those shown below for all League games: Adults £30 At the King Power Stadium 32,242 v Sunderland, Premier League, August 8th, 2015. At Filbert Street 47,298 v Tottenham Hotspur, FA Cup 5th Round, February 18th, 1928.

Average Attendance ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to: The Awaydays video of Southampton fans at the King Power Stadium Leicester was produced by the Ugly Inside and made publicly available via YouTube . Leicester City v West Bromwich Albion Premier League Sunday 6th November 2016, 4.30pm Steven Roper (West Bromwich Albion fan) Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the King Power Stadium? It was my first visit to the King Power Stadium, and the prospect of a fairly local derby albeit fifty miles apart. I was impressed by their home support last season on their way to the Premiership title. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Went on one of the supporters coaches from the Hawthorns. The journey to Leicester took just over an hour, and we were dropped right outside the ground. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? We mingled outside the ground as soon as we got off the coach and the fans were a friendly enough bunch. Being the Remembrance fixture there were a lot of poppy sellers outside the ground and both sets of fans had flags depicting the occasion.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the King Power Stadium? From the inside the King Power Stadium is very heat and tidy. Its of equal height all round and because of the angle of the stands the pitch does seem to be some distance away. Having said that views from the stand are very good; the away fans being located in one corner to the right of the tv camera gantry. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. The game itself got off to a slow start but picked up in the second half when all three goals were scored. The atmosphere was good with only small sterile areas between the two sets of fans. Ample food outlets beneath the stand sell pies at £3.80 and hot drinks at £2.30. There is a vegetarian option but on this occasion it wasn't available, which meant I was restricted to tea and crisps. Stewarding isn't very good, it seemed all the stewards were there for was to direct you to your seats. Fans were allowed to stand all through the match, including in the gangways.

As expected when Albion scored their second goal the fans surged forward and those in the gangways fell to the floor.....and still no intervention from the stewards. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: The coaches were waiting outside the ground at the final whistle. As soon as everyone was aboard the Police got the coaches away and we were escorted non stop all the way to the motorway. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Away wins always make the day out all the more better, but I thought the atmosphere was particularly good. The only sour note was that during the minutes silence for the Remembrance, some Albion fans below the stand, or queuing at the turnstiles continued to sing unaware what was going on inside. This brought an angry response from both sets of fans, though the Albion fans as a whole were targeted for the abuse. That said, I felt safe at the ground, and the facilities made for a good day out.. Saturday 17th September 2016, 3pm James Gregory (Burnley fan) Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the King Power Stadium?

As Leicester City had recently been crowned Champion of England, this trip was one I'd been looking forward to since the news of us being recently promoted. Also the King Power Stadium was a new ground for me and as I am also trying to do the 92 this was another step to completing this. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Finding the King Power Stadium was easy, however the journey and car parking was a nightmare. Once we reached Stoke the traffic was awful, setting us back 45 minutes. Around five miles from the ground we encountered match day traffic, which was expected, but it seemed to make the five mile journey a 20 mile one instead. Once near the ground car parking was a problem. All nearby streets were resident only parking and as kick off was rapidly approaching we had to take a risk parking at a Morrisons supermarket. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? As we were short for time we didn't really do much before the game, however we were able to speak to a few home fans who were friendly and we're certainly still happy over their recent Premiership Title.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the King Power Stadium? My first impressions of the King Power Stadium, was that it was a nice, well designed stadium giving a good view of the playing action from what seemed anywhere in the ground. The pitch was also in immaculate condition. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. The game itself was fairly even until the 40th minute where Leicester then took control. A well worked set piece for the home side, a tap in header and an own goal from Burnley's Ben Mee saw Leicester win 3-0 in the end. The facilities were good apart from the small cramped toilets with a very narrow entrance. Stewards were helpful and we're happy to show you where your seats were. The Leicester fans made a good atmosphere, singing a lot of the time. Burnley fans were singing all the first half, and some of the second half, as they realised we were never going to get back into this game so we might as well make the most of the journey down.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: As we were 3-0 down, I decided to leave 10 minutes early to avoid the traffic that was there as we came in. By doing this it was an easy exit from the city. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Overall, it was a great day out (despite the result) and I will be visiting these again next year if we manage to stay up. Tuesday 2nd February 2016, 7.45pm Rob Lawler (Liverpool fan) Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the King Power Stadium? It was one of the few games that I am able to go to this year, as I can only attend midweek fixtures. I have only ever passed through Leicester whilst changing trains and never set foot in the city itself. Also the King Power is a new stadium and another one to add to the list of grounds that I have been to. Leicester have been playing really well this season and I was excited that it would be a good game to watch with both teams attacking. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

I got the Spirit of Shankly coach from the Rocket pub on the M62 and our coach took us straight to the King Power Stadium. There was a lot of traffic as we were travelling at rush hour on some of the countries busiest roads. We left the Rocket pub at 4.20pm and got outside the ground nearly three hours later. Anyone not a Liverpool or Everton fan might be unaware that the Rocket is traditionally the pick up point for most coaches as it is the most accessible pub which then leads straight onto the motorway out of the city. The Rocket is a reference to the first inter city train to travel between Liverpool and Manchester and Broad Green is the train station over the road on the route. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? As we were expecting a long journey we stocked up on beer prior to our coach journey. I was told that there were not that many nearby pubs so drinking would be limited. We were hungry when we got off the coach and went to a burger van behind the away end. I have to say it was probably the nicest burger I've ever tasted as the meat is locally sourced from Leicestershire farms.

As Gordon Ramsey would say it is "Fresh Local Produce." The Leicester fans were in good spirits as you would expect and were fairly friendly and mind their own business, one Leicester fan dropped his burger after paying for it and a few of us said he was like our hapless keeper Simon Mignolet which raised a laugh. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the King Power Stadium? The King Power Stadium is impressive and well designed, you cannot fault the view from the away end. I think if Leicester continue to be successful they could always add another tier to one of the stands and it would look impressive even more. There are a lot of families that make up Leicester's fan base which is good. Liverpool announced the same day that they were ravishing their ticket prices to £77 for a category A game which makes taking your family virtually impossible. I think a few Liverpool fans might be envious that a dad can take his son or daughter to the game. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

The stewards and police were fine, I read a few other reviews that the Police can be heavy handed but I didn't see any Police approach our fans or hurry them into the ground. The concourse was good but I avoided trying to get a beer with it being so close to kick off. The toilets are a bit of a joke as everyone enters and exits via the same door. The atmosphere was good and the Leicester fans reminded us that we've never won the league and Steven Gerrard slipped on his backside. But we reminded them that Steven Gerrard has won more on his own than Leicester have as a club. As for the game itself it was another lifeless and pathetic Liverpool performance that seems to be the norm lately and Leicester won comfortably 2-0 with Jamie Vardy scoring probably the goal of the season. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Our coach was delayed as some of our fans decided to go looking for an off license after the game and the coach wouldn't leave without them. It took a while to get out of Leicester and onto the motorway. I was back in my house at 1.15 am and back in work at 8am!

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Another lifeless performance from Liverpool but I tend to take the stance now that away games are just something different and a day out with your mates having a drink, if you win, great but if you lose its not the end of the world. Long tiring journey but I am glad I've been there. Leicester City v Crystal Palace Premier League Saturday 24th October 2015, 3pm Laurence Page (Crystal Palace fan) Why were you looking forward to visiting the King Power Stadium? I've been to the King Power Stadium a few times before. It is always a good atmosphere, a decent turnout and a short hop by train from London. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? The stadium is about a 20 minute walk from Leicester Railway Station, although we had a slight detour to a pub that we have visited before. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? We have been to a pub called the Loaded Dog the last couple of times which is a student type place, it has big sofas, lots of choice of cheap drinks, and a good food menu as well.

The burgers and all day breakfasts are excellent value. It also has satellite telly for early kick offs. We didn't really see many home fans throughout the day and didn't encounter any problems. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the King Power Stadium? Another identikit ground but fair play to the home fans, they do make an effort to support their team and seem to be relishing being in the top flight just like us! Please though, ditch those paper clapper things! Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. The game was frustrating from our viewpoint, a pretty scrappy affair with one defensive error letting in Vardy to score the only goal of the game for Leicester. They sell alcohol at half time and it was a pretty typical experience. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: 20 minute stroll back to the station and time to grab coffee/carry outs before getting on the London train. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: It's a good away day, the pub alone is worth it, and only about two hours travel for us. Losing happens!

Leicester City v Aston Villa Premier League Sunday 13th September 2015, 4pm Chad Pitt (Aston Villa fan) Why were you looking forward to visiting the King Power Stadium? Any opportunity to go to an away game can't be passed up and with it being a Midlands derby, we were really looking forward to this one. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? We travelled by train and arrived in Leicester at around 12.45pm. I would advise anyone travelling by train to wear a comfortable pair of trainers as the ground itself is some distance from the station. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? We went into a nice old fashioned style pub called The Hind, which is opposite the train station entrance. The beer was spot on and their was a large outdoor area at the back of the pub. As we were early we made our way to another two pubs, the first being the Swan and Rushes, beer was fine and their was a good mix of home and away fans and found it to be rather relaxed. Then onto the Sir Robert Peel which was mainly Leicester fans, but as we were not wearing colours we encountered no problems.

This pub had a lot of character and served a variety of real ales. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? The view we had was excellent from the away end. Away fans are housed in one corner of the ground which offers great views wherever you sit. The stadium itself is nice looking but does lack character. It almost needs a second tier on one of the stands to give it more definition. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Game was great. Despite losing 3-2, the game itself was entertaining, atmosphere in our end was spot on, Leicester fans loud when they turned the game on its head. No problems with fans that I could see. Didn't have a pie this time and the concourse area is a good size. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game No problems getting away: Again it is a long walk back to the station, even longer when you have lost. We decided to head back to the Hind pub and have another couple of pints and chat about the game to avoid the rush and instead get a later train. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Lovely day out.

Nice pubs, nice stadium with good views, friendly home fans. I would recommend anyone to take a visit here, I will definitely be going back. Leicester City v West Ham United Premier League Saturday 4th April 2015, 3pm Garry Hurd (West Ham United fan) Why were you looking forward to visiting the King Power Stadium? I live local in Leicestershire. Plus West Ham have a great record against Leicester so I thought it would be business as usual! How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Due to living local it was easy. Straight up the M69 and then parked in a side road off Narborough Road. It was then about a ten minute walk to the stadium. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? I didn't go for a drink as driving, but passed the usual array of refreshment vans selling burgers, chips etc. I had a Cheeseburger at one which was okay but cost £4. The home fans were friendly, but then again I bumped into a few that I knew! What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?

The King Power Stadium is a typical modern one. On past visits I thought that it had lacked a bit of atmosphere, however with the Foxes return to the Premier League the volume seems to have gone up! Next to the away end section is where most of the singing Leicester fans sit complete with a drummer, which was loud. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Disaster for West Ham, One nil down early on, Leicester then missed a penalty. Second half Alex Song started to control the game and West Ham scored then hit the post. In the end Leicester got the winner and should of won 3 -1 but for Adrian saving from Vardy who was one on one. Facilities were fine as you expect at this level, although the toilets were cramped and badly designed, but the bar and refreshment areas were okay. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Easy if you have come by car, just follow the thousands heading in the same direction! Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Bad day but mainly due to the result. The stadium was okay and no doubt I will return.

Friday, March 29th, 7.45pm, 2013 By Ross Morgan (Neutral Fan - Doing the 92) 1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): It was a day for a feast of football. An Easter Friday Bank Holiday, pub or football?...well a bit of both actually. With staggered kick off times I was able to get to Watford vs Burnley for a 3-3 thriller at 3pm and then a dash up the M1 to see Leicester on the evening, both being new grounds for me. Being one for old grounds I was looking forward to Watford more but in fact was pleasantly suprised by Leicester. 2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? It was a reasonably straight forward journey. I followed the M1 North from Watford, getting off at J21. I wanted to take the A5460 as I had done some homework and thought I could land on some free parking this side of the ground.

I instead found myself on the A426 Aylestone Road after muddling through what seemed a set of a hundred new junctions and traffic lights. I literally saw one sign for the King Power. The traffic was quite bad on this road, on the approach to the ground you need to keep left but in my infinite wisdom stayed right, annoying the locals as I eased back into traffic and missing the whole queue! Upon passing the ground on my left, another 300 metres I then turned left into Filbert Street East and parked for £5 on a car park at the junction with Sawday Street. There were traffic wardens lurking about so don't risk street parking if you haven't got a permit. 3. What you did before the game pub/chippy.... home fans friendly? Having literally raced against the clock to get to Leicester from Watford and find a car park, it was a short walk to the ground for a look about and a few photographs. I spoke with some of the home fans and they explained the quick way to get a match ticket (There are two sub-ticket offices open behind the Spion Kop open on match days for home and away...perfect).

Now the food from the burger vans can be dodgey at the best of times, yet we still love them. This big red van had 'Gourmet' written all over it, I was all in. And to my surprise the hotdog was great, "Would you like mushrooms on it?" Still with skepticism I agreed. I'm glad I did, highly recommended although the sauce dripped over my leg! 4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? The ground suddenly appeared on my left after a row of buildings, being a night game it was lit up and looked imposing. A walk around to the Main Stand is a must, as the glassed front is quite smart, especially as it was backlit. Into the ground, the away end is tucked away in the corner, good views though and as it's a modern stadium, no supporting pillars and good leg room. The other stands are pretty much the same all the way around, apart from a row of corporate boxes in the Main Stand. The large stadium screens were good but when the red 'Air Asia' advert came on during the game that was really off putting and pulled your eyes from the field of play. 5.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. With two minutes on the clock Wes Morgan for the home side hauled down a Millwall striker to be shown a straight red card. Great start, unfortunately it didn't carry on like that. Lots of industry but not many goal opportunities to write about apart from a shot, cleared off the line for Leicester. Millwall made all the running in the second half without really causing many problems to the home side but with 10 minutes left, Millwall right back, Dunne, struck with a shot that went across Schmeichel and into the far corner of the net. It finished 1-0 to Millwall. Throughout the game the Leicester fans were top class, singing and making it a really good atmosphere on what was a freezing cold night. 22,000 in a ground fit for 32,000, a bit disappointing but very loud. The facilities are very good, a wide concourse with the usual food on offer and at the usual prices. 6.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: There were no issues getting away from the stadium, the roads around the ground were shut to vehicles but there were no queues off the car park and within five minutes I was on the M69 homeward bound. 7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Although freezing cold after doing two grounds it was made all the more bearable for seeing seven goals and a sending off. Leicester is up there for best atmosphere in a modern built ground for me, something I really didn't expect to be saying. Couple that with friendly locals and the ease of journey it was a great away day. King Power Stadium - Leicester City FC | Football Tripper King Power Stadium Last Updated: October 19, 2015 Social media Share this article Address: Filbert Way, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7FL Capacity: 32,262 Wikipedia King Power Stadium or Filbert Way as it is often referred to by fans is the home stadium of English football club Leicester City.

Opened in 2002 as Walkers Stadium by former player and brand ambassador of the crisp manufacturer Gary Lineker, the ground has a capacity of 32,262. Contents Stadium Guide History Leicester City’s decision to relocate to a new stadium at the turn of the millennium was an indirect result of the Taylor Report which was published in 1990 after the tragic events of Hillsborough . The club’s previous ground, Filbert Street, had been home to the club since 1891 but was expensive to redevelop further beyond conversion to all-seating in 1994. Following the lead set by Midlands rivals Stoke City and Derby County who successfully moved to newly constructed grounds, the club unveiled plans for a 32,000 capacity stadium at Freeman’s Wharf on the 2nd November 2000. Construction work began a year later, and it was completed in time for the 2002-2003 season with pre-season friendlies held against Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao . At the time the move to the “Walkers Stadium” appeared to be a risky decision for the club having just been relegated from the Premier League.

The construction plunged the club into £30 million pounds worth of debt, and financial concerns were exacerbated by the collapse of ITV Digital who had purchased the broadcast rights to the Football League. The company who built the “Crisp Bowl”, Birse Construction, reportedly lost a lot money from the project, and as a result were forced to withdraw from future stadium constructions, abandoning a project they were working on at the time with Coventry City . Today, the circumstances surrounding the Foxes are much more positive, with the club acquired by Billionaire Thai Vichai Raksriaksorn in 2010. Since the 2011/2012 season, the ground has been known as The King Power Stadium, who are one of the owner’s many companies. Seating Plan Below is a seating plan for Leicester City’s King power Stadium: Stands Leicester City’s Stadium is made up of four parts: Marks Electrical Family Stand (North), The Air Asia Stand (East), The Spion Kop (South) and Upton Steel Stand (West). Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the stadium.

The Matchday Experience Away Fans Travelling supporters who make the East-Midlands trip to see their side take on Leicester watch the game from the north-east corner of the stadium. The standard allocation of 3,000 tickets ensures that this little single-tiered pocket of the King Power Stadium is nicely filled, and fans can amass in a large enough number to make some noise. The raised roof helps to amplify the acoustics once inside, and when both sets of fans get going, the ground can have a really decent atmosphere. Seats are comfortable with plenty of leg-room, although the gentle incline of the stands does reduce the sense of intimacy somewhat. The concourses are more than adequate with enough space to ensure away fans can enjoy a relatively peaceful pint and plenty of television screens. Reports from away fans are generally favorable when it comes to the stewarding however, many suggest that the police presence is excessive. Particularly when these Foxes haven’t got a reputation for violence. Best Pubs One of the most popular options for both sets of fans is the Soaring Eagle Spur Steak & Grill which is housed within the Holiday Inn Express literally 1 minute north-west of the stadium.

Although a chain, it has a decent selection of food and drink, and often a decent atmosphere on matchdays. Slightly further away 10 minutes east there is The Local Hero Flaming Grill, and The Counting House pub which has Sky Sports on inside. Despite being close to the away end, The Symphony Rooms is often off-limits for travelling fans, as is the F-Bar which is located just past Filbert Street and popular with older Foxes Fans. Food Within the city centre there are more restaurants and franchises than I care to type, with everything one would typically expect to find within a mid-sized city such as Leicester. In terms of proximity to the ground, there is a Morrisons and Nandos east of the ground on Freemans Common Road. Club Shop Leicester City operate a Megastore at King Power Stadium in addition to their own official online store: . The opening times for the club shop are as follows: Monday to Saturday: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am – 2.00pm Matchdays: 9:00 am until 45 minutes after the full time whistle.

The Leicester City club store sells more than just crisps these days. Stadium Tours Guided tours of the facilities at King Power Stadium have now returned in time for the 2015/2016 season. Costing £10.00 for adults, and £5.00 for children, tours generally run four times a month, and can be booked by visiting the City Fan store, phoning the office on 0344 815 5000 (option 1), or visiting LCFC Direct. For more information and the latest schedule of stadium tours please visit this page . Ticket Information Premier League ticket prices are listed below, however it is difficult to give comprehensive prices as they are adjusted on a match by match basis, and depending on where you sit inside the stadium.

Category A: e.g Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal Adults: £30.00 to £50.00 Under 22s: £29.00 to £44.00 Under 18s: £19.00 to £34.00 Under 12s: £7.00 to £15.00 Under 10s: £5.00 to £12.00 Category B: e.g Hull City, West Brom, Watford Adults: £26.00 to £48.00 Under 22s: £24.00 to £42.00 Under 18s: £18.00 to £34.00 Under 12s: £5.00 to £15.00 Under 10s: £0 to £12.00 Matchday Travel The King Power Stadium is located on the eastern bank of the River Soar just under 1.4 miles from Leicester city centre. The average Football Tripper can walk to in just under 20 minutes.

The exterior of the King Power Stadium with the City fanstore below. Driving King Power stadium’s address for satnav is as follows: Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL. Car Parks The car-park at the stadium is available to home fans on matchdays at a cost of £15.00 per space with no spaces allocated to the visiting supporters. You can reserve a parking space by getting a ticket by phoning the the club on 0844 815 5000 (option 1) or visiting the Foxes store at the stadium before the day of the match. There is also parking available at the Freemans Common Business Park which are run on a charitable basis with the £4.00 parking fee going to the Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre. Train King Power Stadium is located approximately 1.4 miles south-west of Leicester Railway station with the resulting walk likely to take anywhere between 20-25 minutes. With most people having internet/GPS on their phones these days there’s not much point in listing comprehensive directions!

Bus The nearest bus stops to the stadium appear to be on Aylestone Road (A426) with the one outside Freemen’s Common probably your best bet. Leicester’s stadium is served by several bus routes including the 47 and the 47a plus the 85, 86 and 87. Hotels Towards the north-west of the ground there is a conveniently located Holiday Inn Express which is literally a stones throw from the pitch. Back towards the centre of Leicester the Premier Inn and the Ibis are the two hotels closest to the railway station with The Travelodge another decent, centrally located choice. By Football Tripper Swans TV Travelling Jacks: King Power Stadium - YouTube Swans TV Travelling Jacks: King Power Stadium Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Apr 25, 2016 . . . watch behind the scenes footage as the Swans travel to the King Power stadium to face Leicester City.

Swansea City Association Football Club is a Welsh professional football club based in the city of Swansea, South Wales that plays in the Premier League. Swansea City represent England when playing in European competitions, although they have represented Wales in the past. They play their home matches at the Liberty Stadium. The club was founded in 1912 as Swansea Town and joined the Football League in 1921. The club changed their name in 1969, when it adopted the name Swansea City to reflect Swansea's new status as a city. In 1981, the club were promoted to the original Football League First Division. It was during the following season they came close to winning the league title, but a decline then set near the season's end before finishing sixth, although a club record. It was from here the club suffered a relegation the season after, returning to the Football League Fourth Division a few seasons later, then narrowly avoided relegation to the Football Conference in 2003. Prior to playing home matches at the Liberty Stadium, the team had previously hosted at the Vetch Field.

The Swansea City Supporters Society Ltd owns 20% of the club, with their involvement hailed by Supporters Direct as "the most high profile example of the involvement of a supporters' trust in the direct running of a club". In 2011, Swansea were promoted to the English Premier League, becoming the first Welsh team to play in the top division since its formation in 1992. On 24 February 2013, Swansea beat Bradford City 5-0 to win the 2012-13 Football League Cup (the competition's highest ever winning margin for the final), winning the first major English trophy in the club's history and qualifying for the 2013-14 UEFA Europa League.

For more information, as well as all the latest Swansea City AFC news, log onto the club's official website at Subscribe on YouTube: Leicester City: Party time as Foxes crowned Premier League champions - BBC Sport BBC Sport Leicester City: Party time as Foxes crowned Premier League champions By Phil McNulty Media playback is not supported on this device Leicester 3-1 Everton: Foxes lift the Premier League trophy Leicester City celebrated their coronation as Premier League champions and the first title in their 132-year history with victory over Everton on a day of elation at the King Power Stadium. This was the Foxes' official homecoming after they won the Premier League on Monday when Tottenham failed to beat Chelsea - and how they celebrated before, during and after the greatest day in the club's history. Leicester concluded the story that has captured the world's imagination when captain Wes Morgan and manager Claudio Ranieri jointly lifted the Premier League trophy as they completed the journey from relegation battlers and 5,000-1 outsiders to champions in the space of 12 months.

This 3-1 victory over Everton was simply another demonstration of the power, commitment and quality that has brought them the title - but this was more than a football match, it was a carnival with tears of joy and high emotion. Relive Leicester's triumphant day at the King Power Stadium Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, blind since the age of 12, was accompanied by fellow countryman Ranieri as he walked out 30 minutes before kick-off to fulfil a promise to perform at the King Power Stadium if Leicester became champions. And in a spine-tingling moment, Ranieri looked close to tears, although he later revealed he steeled himself not to cry on his greatest day, before the stadium exploded in applause and the teams came out. Media playback is not supported on this device Emotional pre-match scenes for Foxes "It was amazing. I tried to be strong without emotion because I can live the moment better. It was amazing when the maestro Andrea Bocelli sang," said Ranieri, whose team will go on a victory parade in Leicester on Monday, 16 May. This has been no ordinary title win and the moments when Ranieri stood side-by-side with Bocelli demonstrated that this was no ordinary title celebration.

Ranieri was soaked in Champagne by Foxes full-back Christian Fuchs while being interviewed after the trophy presentation as he continued to hold in his emotions at his side's achievements. Media playback is not supported on this device Leicester City: Claudio Ranieri soaked in champagne by players "I am a strange man," he said. "There are a lot of cameras on me to see if I cry and then I say 'today no'. I stayed there but inside the emotion was at the top. "It will be a nice celebration but not a disco. No more than 10 times in my life have I been in a disco. "I now think only of our next match, then I will go to the sea to recharge my batteries and then we restart next season with the same ambition, humility and feeling." Media playback is not supported on this device Leicester 3-1 Everton: Ranieri tells fans 'keep dreaming, why wake up' The long and winding Aylestone Road that weaves past Leicestershire's cricket ground at Grace Road and up to the King Power Stadium was awash with fans and festooned in colour more than three hours before kick-off.

Leicester's title party started at the stadium late on Monday and the scene suggested it had continued for a week in readiness for the day when the Premier League trophy was held aloft by Morgan and his boss. Thousands of supporters surrounded the stadium simply to take part in the carnival to mark Leicester's achievement, a nine-month-long sustained shock to the entire world of sport's system. A fairground was set up alongside the arena while hundreds gathered close to a big screen flashing up the greatest moments of this seismic season - and there was plenty to show, each goal bringing rousing cheers from the masses waiting for the main event. Even those unable to secure highly prized tickets simply wanted to be near this outpouring of joy and a chance to celebrate an unlikely story of success that took Leicester from a brush with relegation to the Premier League title in the space of a year. Manager Claudio Ranieri won a top-flight league title for the first time in his career This is a global story, arguably the biggest overturning of the odds and defiance of logic in sport, with the demand for media tickets far greater than supply at this welcoming club that has dealt with the weight of expectation and rising attention in exemplary fashion.

Among the banners and signals of success one banner read "A Trophy Earned Not Bought". This has not exactly been a rags-to-riches tale but it has turned the Premier League's natural order upside down. If the scenes outside were breathtaking, they were surpassed by what took place inside. This was a day Leicester, the city and its football club, will never forget and they did it justice. Leicester's players and their popular, charismatic manager Ranieri were always going to be the central figures - but there was one special non-footballing touch that will never be forgotten by anyone who witnessed it. It was when Ranieri led Bocelli to a raised platform in the centre circle and briefly addressed the crowd before gesturing for silence, a call they heeded, then listened in awe to a perfect rendition of Nessun Dorma. Bocelli then revealed he was wearing a Leicester shirt before his final number, Time to Say Goodbye. Media playback is not supported on this device Leicester City: Claudio Ranieri soaked in champagne by players The party mood continued on the pitch as Leicester City overran, outfought and outclassed Everton.

If their celebrations had been to excess, perhaps understandably, there was no sign of it here as they simply did what they have done all season. And as the Leicester family gathered, it was a time to celebrate the club's past as well as this glorious present. There was a parade of greats at half-time, including England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks, former captain and manager Frank McLintock - a league and FA Cup double-winner with Arsenal in 1971 - as well as Dave Gibson and Mike Stringfellow. This thunderous atmosphere fell silent for a few seconds shortly after the final whistle in anticipation of the presentation, but not for long. There was even a rendition of We Are Staying Up - a knowingly incongruous anthem for this new, resurgent Leicester City. One figure has been at the hub of it all, the manager celebrated in the banner as The Godfather - Claudio Ranieri.

Leicester-born Mark Selby, who won the world snooker title on Monday to complete a remarkable sporting day for the city, paraded his trophy at half-time - with the help of club mascot Filbert Fox This modest, emotional man was close to tears once more as he made his way to the presentation platform, the character they called the nearly man, 'The Tinkerman', who had pulled off one of the greatest feats in sport. This weekend last year the Foxes were edging away from relegation with a 2-0 win against Southampton that took them into 15th place with 37 points from 36 games, two goals from Riyad Mahrez barely hinting at what was to come. Now Mahrez is PFA Player of the Year, Jamie Vardy the Football Writers' Association Footballer Of The Year and - so much more significantly - Leicester are champions with 80 points from 37 games. They have allowed sport to suspend belief - but the King Power Stadium was celebrating glorious reality as fireworks and flames went off in the moment Morgan and Rainieri lifted the Premier League trophy. Sport's unlikeliest success story was complete.

Every Leicester fan held up a 'Champions' clapper before kick-off.... Many brought their own homemade versions of the Premier League trophy.... While some even dressed up as the Leicester club mascot It didn't take long for the Leicester fans to create a Mexican wave This fan had a message for Leicester legend Gary Lineker, who promised earlier in the season to present Match of the Day in his underwear if the Foxes won the Premier League Leicester fans celebrated both inside and outside the King Power Stadium Leicester not just about its champion football club? Here are the city's 10 Asian connections Leicester not just about its champion football club? Here are the city's 10 Asian connections May 08, 2016 01:00 By Chew Hui Min, Ernest Luis The SINGAPORE - Leicester City Football Club pulled off perhaps the sporting miracle of the century when they were crowned champions of the English Premier League this week with two games to spare in the gruelling 38-match season. From being almost relegated the previous season, they defied 5,000-1 odds to win their first title in their 132-year history.

Truly, a footballing fairy tale for the Thai-owned club, which has also now earned new fans in Asia, particularly Thailand. The Straits Times looks at the club's and the city's Asian links. 1. ONE CITY, MANY NATIONALITIES This is England's most racially diverse big city outside London, The Financial Times said in a special report on the city. There is no dominant racial group here, and every group is a minority. One street, Narborough Road, has been named the most multi-national street in Britain because it has shopkeepers of 23 nationalities from four continents. The shopkeepers hail from countries such as Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. 2. HOST TO BIGGEST DIWALI CELEBRATION OUTSIDE INDIA Like many parts of Britain, it has a substantial Indian population, with the added distinction of hosting the largest Diwali (Hindu Festival of Light) celebrations outside of India. It is also known as a "Gujarati city", due to the large number of Gujarati immigrants, many of whom came by way of East Africa. 3.

EX-CURRY CAPITAL OF BRITAIN 2007 Leicester won the title of Britain's "curry capital" in 2007. The award is given to the city with the top-rated Indian cuisine, with restaurants assessed on factors such as food, atmosphere and culture. 4. BEST FOR CURRY IN A HURRY A Leicester eatery called Masalas in Uppingham Road scooped the "Best Curry Takeaway" prize at the English Curry Awards 2015. What got it the prize in a country mad about its curry? Well, Masalas put the food in a box with its own design, and also added hot towels and chocolate in the takeaway. Leicester University has a substantial foreign Asian student intake. Many Singaporeans have attended the college, especially since it was once one of less than 20 approved British universities whose law degrees were recognised in Singapore. It was removed from Singapore's list of accredited law schools in 2015 and the change has affected this year's intake of students. 6.

LEICESTER CITY FC'S HOME GROUND: KING POWER STADIUM The stadium's name is not linked in any way to the discovery of the remains of late 15th-century's King Richard III, beneath a carpark lot in Leicester in 2012. That is because since 2010, the English club has been owned by Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the head of Thai duty-free retailer King Power. A year later, Leicester's home ground was duly re-named the King Power Stadium. 7. THAI FANS: SIAMESE FOXES Last year, King Power had a hard time pushing Leicester City merchandise even in Thailand. Now, the Foxes' jerseys are sold out worldwide, and even King Power has had to ask fans to order them from Britain. BBC reported that King Power now provides free food and beer at its headquarters in Bangkok for the big games, to cater to the growing fan base in Thailand. Their Thai fans are now affectionately known as the "Siamese Foxes". 8.

THAI MONKS' BLESSINGS About 10 monks from Bangkok's Wat Traimit Withayaram Woraviharn (Golden Buddha) Temple are flown to Britain to bless the players before most home games. The Telegraph reported that the monks also chant and pray for the team at their temple in Bangkok. Assistant Abbott Phra Prommangkalachan has said that he believes the good karma of Leicester owner Vichai has helped. Vichai is a regular devotee of the monk. "It's not got anything to do with magic. It's Vichai's good deeds that help garner support from fans across the world which became the power for Leicester City Football Club," the monk told Reuters TV recently. "I believe that all the good karma that Vichai has made will be a factor that helps Leicester to definitely win the Premier League." 9. THE OKAZAKI FACTOR Japanese striker Shinji Okazaki has shone for the Foxes since moving from German club Mainz in June 2015. A tireless grafter who thrives down the channels, the 30-year-old left his mark with a stunning overhead kick goal in a 1-0 win over Newcastle United in March.

His exploits have reportedly led to Japanese national TV stations broadcasting all of Leicester's matches. At the international level, he is Japan's top active goalscorer and third all-time in team history with 48 goals. 10. A PRINCESS IN LEICESTER? Till January this year, Japanese Princess Mako of Akishino, first-born granddaughter of reigning Japanese Emperor Akihito, had studied for a Master's in Art Museum and Gallery Studies at the University of Leicester, the Leicester Mercury reported. She had lived the life of a normal student in the East Midlands since September 2015, staying in residence halls, walking freely around the university campus and completing a two-month work experience programme at Coventry Museum. The Imperial House of Japan also confirmed Princess Mako's presence in England and that she had finished her course and graduated in January.

Question: Which English football club play their home games at The King Poer Stadium?
Answer: Leicester City FC